A cross-sectional molecular epidemiological study of biofilm-producing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

ABSTRACT: There is growing concern regarding biofilm-producing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) due to the sudden rise in infection rates and associated morbidity and mortality. Therefore, epidemiological studies, including molecular typing and correlation analysis, are essential for understanding this pathogen. This cross-sectional study investigated epidemiological factors and correlations in MRSA isolates. A total of 300 clinical samples were collected between January and March 2023 from 2 healthcare facilities, including various sample types such as sputum, blood, urine, pus, wound swabs, and other body fluids. This study employed various phenotypic and genotypic methodologies, including adherence assays using standard microtiter plates, the Congo red agar method, antimicrobial

SUBMITTER: Alharbi NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12282711 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature